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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20050221REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Council Meeting of February 21, 2005, was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor John Landwehr. Prayer was offered by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CAL The following Council Members were present for the roll call: Present: ( *Berry - see below) Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Absent: *Berry (arrived at 6:38 P.M.) and Crane A quorum was declared present. Mayor John Landwehr acknowledged the presence of a member of Boy Scout Troop 21, First Presbyterian Church, and asked him to stand and be recognized. MINUTES AND REPORTS RECEIVED AND FILED Mayor John Landwehr announced that the following minutes and reports have been received and are on file and may be reviewed in the City Clerk's office: a. Plumbing Board of Review & Examiners, June 29, 2004 b. CAMPO Technical Committee, December 2, 2004 c. January 2005 Finance Report d. Board of Adjustment, December 14, 2004 e. Environmental Quality Commission, November 3, 2004 f. Certification of February 8, 2004 Election Results to City Clerk g. Transportation & Traffic Commission, January 6, 2005 h. Parks and Recreation Commission, January 10 and 18, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission, January 13, 2005 j. Historic Preservation Commission, January 11, 2005 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2005 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS No liaison reports were given at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF OTHER UPCOMING MEETING AND EVENTS Councilman Dean Martin announced that a Public Works & Planning Committee meeting will be held Thursday night, February 24. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR City Administrator announced that the Council recently approved several promotions within the Jefferson City Police Department, and asked each person to stand and be recognized as their qualifications were read by Police Captain Michael Smith. The appointments were made as follow: Lieutenant Bob Cynova to the rank of Captain Sergeant Randy Dampf and Sergeant Dave Williams to the rank of Lieutenant Officer Joseph Matherne and Officer Eric Wilde to the rank of Sergeant All were present with the exception of Officer Wilde, who is attending a training class out of the state. PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS & INVITED GUESTS Mr. Bernie Fechtel made a joint presentation on behalf of People for Parks and Progress. He distributed two brochures recently printed by the organization and explained how to access their web site, and reported on the "kick -off' press conference held at the ice arena earlier in the day. He stated it was well attended and covered by local media. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Ms. Becky Bocklage, 2005 Birch Drive, owner of a business in the Old Munichberg district of the city, made a presentation asking the Council to consider establishing that district as a "Community Improvement District" to preserve its history. She referenced other cities in Missouri, such as St. Charles, which have successfully gone through this process. She REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2005 presented a petition to City Clerk Phyllis Powell, and asked that the Council and city staff review the issue. Ms. Bocklage answered questions asked by Council Members. Ms. Kas Mahfood, owner of businesses located at 312, 310, and 308 W. Dunklin, also spoke about the Old Munichberg district. She specifically stated that property owners in the area were distressed at the recent building of the "Yellow Moon Antique Mall" which is housed in a newly erected blue, metal building, and another metal building across the street from Central Dairy. She stated such buildings negatively affect the value of other properties in the area as well as the overall historic appearance of the district. She asked the Council to look at restricting such structures in historic districts. She answered questions asked by Council Members. City Planner Janice McMillan briefly explained the city's current policies regarding such issues. Mr. Jeff Ahlers, 1701 Bald Hill Road, made a presentation on behalf of the family of Marvin, Marina, and Marie Gonzales who are faced with deportation to Costa Rica by the U. S. Government. Mr. Ahlers explained the reason for the deportation stems from some misunderstandings of legalities, and stated that the family has been an asset to the community for the past several years they have lived here. Mr. Ben Mook, attorney for the Gonzales family, explained in detail how the issue of deportation Gonzales family came about. He stated the family is asking for a special act of the U.S. Congress to make an exception for the Gonzales's situation. *Councilman Michael Berry arrived at this point in the meeting (6:38 P.M.) Ms. Marie Gonzales made a presentation on behalf of her family and thanked the numerous friends present at the meeting tonight to show their support. Mr. Rob Goth, 714 Hobbs Road, made a presentation on behalf of the Gonzales family, and stated that the Council should consider when making its decision on the issue that over 2,000 citizens have signed a petition in support of the Gonzales family. Mr. Bernie Fechtel also made a brief statement offering his support to the Gonzales family and stated he hopes they will be allowed to remind in Jefferson City. Mr. George Finley, 3429 Knipp Drive, also stated he hopes the Gonzales family will be allowed to remain in Jefferson City. Ms. Melissa Finley echoed her husband's comments made immediately prior to hers. Mr. Kevin Kampeter, 924 Eastland Drive, also spoke in favor of the Gonzales Family. Mr. Jordan Gaskill, 3429 Knipp Drive, spoke in favor of the Gonzales Family. Following the conclusion of public comment, Mayor John Landwehr asked the Council's indulgence in bringing forward on the agenda at this time Resolution RS2004 -17 which was added to the agenda in the 5:45 pre- meeting. No one on the Council objected to the issue being taken up out of order at this time. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2005 RS2004 -17 - Resolution Pertaining to the Marvin Gonzales Family Citizenship. After Mayor John Landwehr read the resolution, a motion was made by Councilman Kevin Brown for adoption of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Roy Viessman, and approved unanimously. COUNCIL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY Councilman Kevin Brown asked if there is anything thatwould prevent Old Munichberg from creating covenants on their properties. City Counselor Nathan Nickolaus said only those property owners willing to take part in such covenants would have to abide by them. A lengthy discussion was held regarding this issue. At the conclusion of the discussion, Mayor Landwehr asked if it would be possible for City Planner Janice McMillan to make a report at the next Council Meeting with recommendations about the direction in which the Council should move in order to address these issues. Ms. McMillan replied that would be possible, and the City Clerk was asked to add this to the March 7 agenda as a presentation from staff. PUBLIC HEARINGS *Councilman Edith Vogel left the meeting at this point (7:10 P.M.) Mayor John Landwehr explained that Councilman Vogel had explained earlier that she has another meeting which requires her attendance and she asked the Council's indulgence in allowing her to be absent for the remainder of the meeting. a) Rezoning Property at 2000 Schotthill Woods Drive, and Endorsing Amendment on Development Plan Map AND Accepting Preliminary and PUD Site Plan for Signage at 2000 Schotthill Woods Drive City Planner Janice McMillan made a presentation on behalf of the city to give background details on the proposed rezoning. Following her presentation, no one present came forward to speak in favor of, or opposition to, the proposed rezoning. Mayor John Landwehr declared the evidentiary portion of this public hearing concluded, and that the Council will now take up Bills 2004 -131 and 2004 -132 which pertain to this issue. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were on the agenda for Council approval by Consent: a. Minutes of Council Meetings: February 4 Brown Bag, February 7 Pre - Meeting and Regular Meeting Bid 2195 - Fire Fighting Boots, Fire Dept. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2005 c. Bid 2196 - Fire Fighting Helmets, Fire Dept. d. Bid No. 2197 - Street Marking Paint, Community Development, Street Division A motion was made by Councilman Roy Viessman to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved unanimously. BIDS OVER $25,000 The following bid over $25,000 was presented to the Council for approval: a. Protective Clothing, Fire Dept. (sent to Council 2 -11) Councilman Roy Viessman moved to approve the bids as presented, seconded by Councilman Kenneth Ferguson, and approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED Bill 2004 -140, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLAN FOR 3230 WEST TRUMAN BOULEVARD, LOCATED ON LOTS 9 AND 10 IN JULMAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4. Bill 2004 -141, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 8 -61 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF THE 2005 FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS FOR THOSE PORTIONS OF THE CITY SITUATED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY. Councilman Dean Martin made a motion that the Substitute Bill 2004 -141 which has been previously distributed be accepted at this time in lieu of the original bill, seconded by Councilman Mike Harvey, and approved unanimously. Bill 2004 -142, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 8 -61 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ADOPTION OF THE 2005 FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS FOR THOSE PORTIONS OF THE CITY SITUATED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY. Bill 2004 -143, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401, (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULE (V) (DISABLED PARKING SPACES), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF A DISABLED PARKING SPACE ON A PORTION OF CITY PARKING LOT NO. 12. Bill 2004 -144, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OFJEFFERSON ,SCHEDULE H, (YIELD SIGNS), BY THE ADDITION OF ST. MARY'S BOULEVARD AT WILLIAM STREET; AND AMENDING SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), BY THE REMOVAL OF A PORTION OF ST. MARY'S BOULEVARD. BILLS PENDING Bill 2004 -136, sponsored by Councilman Brown, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE 2004 -2005 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI BY APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Bill 2004 -136 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13842: Aye: Berry, Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -137, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KAUFFMAN ENTERPRISES FOR THE MYRTLE STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT (42103). Bill 2004 -137 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13843: Aye: Berry, Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -138, sponsored by Councilman Martin, entitled: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF A RIGHT -OF -WAY ON A PORTION OF HART STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF JEFFERSON AND AMEREN UE. Bill 2004 -138 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed, as substituted at the February 7 meeting, by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13844: Aye: Berry, Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None Bill 2004 -139, sponsored by Councilman Schnitzler, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTION 19 -401 (STREETS AND HIGHWAYS), SCHEDULES A (SPEED LIMITS), F (THROUGH ROADWAYS), G (STOP INTERSECTIONS), AND J (PARKING PROHIBITED), OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE ALGOA AREA. Bill 2004 -139 was read third time by title, placed on final passage and passed by the following roll -call vote as Ordinance 13845: Aye: Berry, Brown, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel Nay: None INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no items on the Informal Calendar for consideration at this time. RESOLUTIONS RS2004 -16 Adoption of Annual Affirmative Action Plan (Berry, Brown, Crane, Ferguson, Harvey, Layton, Martin, Schnitzler, Viessman, and Vogel) Mayor John Landwehr indicated that, unless there were time constraints involved, he thought it would be good to table this Resolution to allow the public a chance to review the document or offer input, and adopt it at the March 7 meeting. Human Resources Director Gail Strope stated there were no time constraints on adoption of the resolution. A motion was made by Councilman Mike Harvey to table Resolution RS2004 -18 until March 7, seconded by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler, and approved unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 2005 APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A motion was made by Councilman Jonathon Schnitzler to approve the following closed session minutes, seconded by Councilman Michael Berry, and approved with Councilman Kevin Brown abstaining from voting on item (b), February 7 minutes: a. Closed Session Minutes of January 18, 2005 b. Closed Session Minutes of February 7, 2005 SCHEDULED REPORTS Councilman Dean Martin reported that the committee looking at City Bidding Procedures and Policies have circulated a draft ordinance for review. The committee will meet again to try to come up with a final draft of a bill to be introduced in the near future. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Dean Martin announced that architects will be discussing proposed plans for location of the Missouri River Regional Library tomorrow night at 7:00 P.M. at the library. UNFINISH ED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business brought forward at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business brought before the Council at this time, a motion for adjournment was made by Councilman Roy Viessman, seconded by Councilman Cindy Layton, and approved unanimously at 7:30 P.M.